About Home CareHomewatch CareGivers® believes good care should not interfere with
your quality of life. We deliver the compassionate care our clients need
to help complete day-to-day activities while still maintaining a healthy
dose of independence.

Types of CareOur clients have many different reasons for requiring care, so we strive
to provide services tailored to their individual needs and circumstances.
Homewatch CareGivers delivers various types of in-home care that focus
on the whole person—not just their condition.

Our StoryHomewatch CareGivers was founded on the concept of person-directed care:
focusing on the specific needs of the individual and treating each client
as a whole person, not just a condition. We strive to provide in-home
care services that allow people to continue living safely and happily
in their own homes.

Why Choose Us?Let our family care for yours. At Homewatch CareGivers, we value not only
highly qualified caregiving services but also human interactions and relationships.
Our people make the difference.

Handling Loss of Initiative

Dementia Care Tips to Help with this Struggle

As Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia progress, people
can lose interest in day-to-day activities.

“People with Alzheimer’s sometimes lose ‘executive function,’”
says Ruth Drew, MS, LPC, Alzheimer's Association director of client
and information services. “This impacts their ability to organize
their thoughts, have insight, problem-solve and complete complex tasks.
If a family member can help them overcome small hurdles, they are often
able to continue to live rich, active, rewarding, engaged lives.”

Ms. Drew recommends that caregivers find a way to get their loved one with
Alzheimer’s involved in an activity that they enjoyed doing prior
to the onset of the disease. “It can help if they get involved in
activities they find interesting and enjoyable based on past interests
and that fit their current abilities,” she says. “While people
with Alzheimer’s may no longer have the organizational skills to
make this happen on their own, they may be energized and invigorated by
participating in pleasurable activities. This can also have a very positive
effect on mood, self-worth, and sense of purpose.”

Ms. Drew’s tips for making this a pleasant experience for both people:

Work with the person’s current abilities and do not try to push them
to past expectations.

There are good days and bad days for people with dementia, so caregivers
need to assume that the person is doing their best. “Approach them
with patience, gentleness, and kindness,” Ms. Drew says. “Avoid
rushing them, getting impatient or frustrated.”

Make it a relaxing day filled with pleasant activities. “Even if
a person forgets the activity, the good mood often lingers,” she
says. “Make even mundane activities more meaningful, with a smile,
a hug, a kind word, music, and a chance to laugh.”

All of this is only possible if caregivers also take care of themselves.
“Caregivers often put the needs of the person with Alzheimer’s
first—sometimes neglecting themselves,” Ms. Drew says. “When
you get the rest, support, and information you need, you are able to help
the person more effectively.”

Contact us with any questions you may have. Homewatch CareGivers® is here to
assist you.